Per Diem Veterinarian - DC Area
949 First Street, SE , Washington, DC, 20003 www.smalldoorvet.com/locations/washington-dc/navy-yardOverview
Small Door is membership-based veterinary care designed with human standards that is better for pets, pet parents, and our medical staff alike. Our core values of high standards, collaboration, transparency, respect and ownership sit at the heart of Small Door and set the ground rules for all that we do. We designed a reimagined veterinary experience via a membership that includes exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, and transparent pricing - delivered with modern hospitality in beautiful spaces designed by animal experts to be stress-free. We opened our flagship location in Manhattan's West Village in 2020 as proof of concept, and have continued our expansion into Boston and Washington, DC.
Our Navy Yard practice is located at the corner of First St and I St in SE Washington DC in the heart of the Capitol Riverfront and Washington Navy Yard neighborhoods. It is convenient to Capitol Hill, Eastern Market, Southwest Riverfront, and Lincoln Park. Subway: Green Line (Navy Yard - Ballpark) Metered street parking available in front of the practice. Paid parking lots available at 3rd St & I St, at 3rd St & Virginia Ave, and at Whole Foods on New Jersey Ave.
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Small Door is membership-based veterinary care designed with human standards that is better for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians alike. We designed and delivered a reimagined veterinary experience via a membership that includes exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, and transparent pricing - delivered with modern hospitality in spaces designed by animal experts to be stress-free. We opened our flagship location in Manhattan's West Village in 2019 and have quickly expanded across the East Coast. Small Door now operates in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia with continued expansion plans in 2026. At Small Door, our doctors are part of a supportive and collaborative network invested in their growth. With our high standard of medicine, 30-60 minute appointments, dedicated daily administrative time, generous ratio of doctors to support team, skilled veterinary nurses assisting with callbacks and much more, Small Door is proud to be a sustainable place to work and thrive. In addition to practicing Fear Free, we are AAHA accredited meaning we abide by incredibly high standards as an organization. Our Per-Diem or Relief Veterinarian will support our team by filling in on a regular basis. What you’ll do Oversee the implementation of clinical protocols to achieve a high standard of excellence Ensure that medicine is delivered in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Deliver a superior overall medical experience to our members by going the extra mile in all communications Who you are A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from a leading university with 3+ years work experience in the field and completion of a post-grad internship training program Professional approach and appearance, excellent interpersonal and speaking skills, and a positive, can-do attitude Availability to work weekends (Saturday or Sunday) A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the code of ethics Thrives in team-oriented environments Has a ‘glass half full’ attitude and a sense of humor! What you'll get Competitive rate A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back A clear career path with opportunities for growth and development, both personally and professionally Small Door is proudly committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to apply to appropriate employment opportunities.